An Act to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment

HD 437 prevents nonprofits from using the Dover Amendment to bypass wetland and natural resource protections. The bill amends a state law to close this loophole by requiring that restrictions on wetlands or natural resource areas must be applied directly, without exception for the Dover Amendment. This ensures environmental safeguards remain effective for all institutions, including nonprofits. The law directly affects nonprofits operating in or near protected wetlands and natural resource areas.